Background Local destinations have previously been shown to be associated with higher
levels of both physical activity and walking, but little is known about how the distribution of …

Off-leash dog parks may enhance human health, but may also lead to health risk through
infection or canine aggression. Published evidence was reviewed to examine positive and …

Background: Few studies have explored associations of individual, social, and
environmental factors with physical activity and walking behavior. Methods: A random-digit …

Objectives We investigated associations of officially recorded crime and perceived
neighbourhood safety with physical health, evaluating potential effect modification by …

This paper argues that door-to-door surveys are a valuable tool for collecting information
about health and the environment in urban areas in a manner consistent with community …

Due to decreased functional capacity as well as high environmental demands there is a risk
of diminishing activity outside home in very old age (age 80+). In order to explore differences …

Financial stress has been linked to an increased risk of metabolic syndrome, yet, it remains
unclear whether suboptimal sleep duration and physical inactivity are the adaptive …

Background. East Harlem is an epicenter of the intertwining epidemics of obesity and
diabetes in New York. Physical activity is thought to prevent and control a number of chronic …

Purpose To examine cross-sectional associations between perceived neighborhood
environment and cognitive function among middle-aged and older Hispanic/Latino women …

Background Physical inactivity and associated co-morbidities such as obesity and
cardiovascular disease are estimated to have large societal costs. There is increasing …